Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Activities In Alpine County
What to do, where to go, how & when to make the best of your outdoor recreation & adventures in Alpine County. Click on links to get the information you need about the activities of most interest to you.
Activities
Services
Find Stuff You Need
- Hotels / Motels
- Find a Bed & Breakfast
- Restaruants
- Find a Guide Service
- Charter a Fishing Trip
- Get Bait & Tackle
- Sporting Goods Supply Stores
- Restock Supplies (Grocery Stores)
- Shopping
- Gas / Service Stations / Towing
- R.V. Repair / Service
Calendar Of Events
Stuff You Might Check Out
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Annual Events
- Carnivals
- Fairs
- Fishing Tournaments
- Parades
- Races
- Rodeos
- Shows / Exhibits
- Special Events
- Trail Rides (Horse, Off-Road, Bikes/ATVs)
Special Attractions
The Kind Of Stuff You Don't See Just Anywhere!
- List of special attractions in the area
Alpine County Facts Of Interest
Size & Population
Total area = 465,030 acres (726.6 sq. mi.) Ranks 8th smallest of California's 58 counties - 96% of land is public; with only 4% under private ownership. Alpine County is the smallest county, by population, in the state of California. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 1,208.
Elevation
Elevation ranges from about 4800' to over 11,400'. The Central Sierra Nevada is the dominant land feature, with the Carson and Antelope Valleys bordering on the east.
Climate
Record High = 98° Record low = -10° Annual mean rainfall = 20.88" Annual mean snowfall = 89.6" Winter mean max. temp. = 43.5° Winter mean min. temp. = 23° Summer mean max. temp. = 85.1° Summer mean min. temp. = 53.3°
